CVE-2018-15160 describes a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in the libesedb_catalog_definition_read function within libesedb, affecting versions through 2018-04-01. This flaw can be triggered remotely by an attacker providing a specially crafted esedb file. Rated Medium with a CVSS score of 6.5, a successful exploit could lead to a denial of service, though the vendor has disputed the vulnerability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2018-04-01CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libesedb_project:libesedb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.